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They Called Her a Whore. Jesus Called Her a “Woman”

He had told her he loved her. Said she was beautiful. Promised her she would be special. Next thing she knew she was being dragged out of bed by the friends of him who had dragged her into bed, and he who had praised and flattered her just stood and watched her being dragged away.

Now she was kneeling half naked, humiliated before a popular religious icon. Eyes closed not wanting to be confronted by this religious leader, and not wanting to see the stones that would soon be crushing her head. She waited in terror. It seemed like eternity. When would it be over?

Barely peeking through one eye she sees the popular religious icon doing something in the sand. Not sure what. She hears footsteps as men walk away. What is going on? Then she hears a word she had not heard in years directed at her.

“Woman…”

The new popular religious icon didn’t address her as “slut,” or “whore.” He called her “woman.” He was addressing her with the same title of respect that He gave to his own mother, who had spoken with angels and given birth to the Son of God.

“….where are those accusers of yours? Has no one condemned you?” John 8:10 NKJV

She opens her eyes and looks around. They are all gone! She makes no accusations against the men. We know little about the background of this woman. She may or may not have been a victim of sex trafficking. But we do know that, terrified as she was, she was ready to face the consequences without blaming anyone else for the choices she had made, and the role she had played, which now brought her half-naked and humiliated into the presence of a Man of righteousness. Yet incredibly, as guilty as she was, it was her accusers who slunk away. As she lay helpless at His feet, there was no one to condemn her! Whoever this man was, she knew He was a savior to her. But He was more than a savior. He was the Savior!

He said to her, “Woman, where are those accusers of yours? Has no one condemned you?” (John 8:10 NKJV)

She said, “No one, Lord.” (John 8:11 NKJV)

What was next? A sermon? A lecture? Nowhere is it recorded, but I can imagine Jesus placing His coat over her near-naked body.

The Holy One Who would be hanging naked on a cross in front of the entire universe one day, takes off His robe and covers this woman, protecting her human dignity more than just covering her sexuality. He doesn’t preach to her. He ministers to her.

Did you know you don’t have to be a preacher to be a minister? Ministering to sinners doesn’t always have to include a sermon. An-ill timed sermon can do more harm than good. The popular religious icon named Jesus could preach with the best of them, but He knew when to preach and when not to preach. He also knew when to minister.

He called her “woman.” He placed His coat over her near-naked body and gave her the sense of dignity she had been promised by the man who betrayed her trust. Then He did not preach to her with words, He ministered to her with words.

“Neither do I condemn you; go and sin no more.” John 8:11 NKJV

His words were brief and clear, yet somehow we get them mixed up. Have we ever told someone “Go and sin no more, and then I will stop condemning you!” That’s not what Jesus said.

Jesus said clearly, “Neither do I condemn you.” Present tense.

“Go and sin no more.” Future tense.

The world told her they would stop condemning her once she stopped sinning. Jesus promised not to condemn her, so she could stop sinning.

They called her a whore and a slut.
Jesus called her a woman.

A man promised her she would be special and then humiliated and betrayed her.Jesus gave her dignity back and then made her special.

About William Earnhardt

William Earnhardt has been a Bible Worker, literature evangelist and lay pastor in Oklahoma and Texas, before coming to the Tampa Bay area, where he has been a Bible instructor and lay pastor for the past 11 years. He has also held revivals and evangelism seminars, as well as soul winning workshops from Peru to Connecticut. You can find William's study guides and devotionals at williamdearnhardt.com

That was Good News. It really is.
Jesus ministers in clothing this woman who was naked upto being addressed as a slut. What great sympathy and grace He had shown her: He forgives but gives her a condition not to transgress the law no more!
He is faithful and just to forgive and cleanse us from unrighteousness... 1 John 1:9

Neither do i condemn you Go and sin no more. what a wonderful Savior and friend we have with His arms always widely open to recieve His own once we forsake sin and cling to His cross His eyes always on the sparrow and He watches over us!

Sometimes I think that "Go and sin no more," is what people *really* want to say; and that the rest is just preliminary.

That is to say that I think our treatment of others should not be based on the probability that they will listen to what we have to say or agree with us. People will immediately know if our love is conditional on their acceptance of what we have to say--and they will view it, rightly, as no love at all.

Today - I ask - how can I be like Jesus? To love without seeking any return. To be able always to see the greatness in every one and be the willing, kind, and humbled servant? Such a difficult task to accomplish. However, today I learned that through diligent prayer and Bible study, my purpose can be changed and my God can/will use my hands and feet to be a witness to someone who is hurting.

Jesus is working with me to create dignity and self respect in me now that I have finally surrendered everything to Him. He is so good, He waits for us until we are ready to accept all the beautiful things He can and will do for us and then works miracles through transformation. Thank you
Jesus for not giving up on us.

Christ did not seek to understand her side of the story, so that he could determine punishment as we are quick to do when someone has done a public sin,instead he showed her love, and offerd her salvation. Yet we having seen one who has fallen in sin point fingers and lay blame. May we learn to draw with cords of love the rejected in our societies. I am thankful for Jeremaih 31v 3 "“Yes, I have loved you with an everlasting love; Therefore with lovingkindness I have drawn you." The first part of verse 4 of the same chapter is exactly what Christ did " Again I will build you, and you shall be rebuilt". What a wonderful Saviour he is!!!!!!!!

I believe it is important to note that when Jesus said "Let he without sin throw the first stone" That He was not meaning someone free of sin in general. Remember these men were trying to trick Jesus. However they were wrong even by Levitical law. First the husband was the one to make the accusation, not a bystander. So these men were already in the wrong making a request only the husband could make. (Contrast this with Joseph who was trying to break up with Mary very discreetly so as not to embarrass her.) Secondly it was witnesses who was suppose to do the stoning, and these men were not witnesses they were participants according to Desire of Ages "Among Snares." So when Jesus said let "He without sin" He meant this specific sin. How often do we condemn others when we see our faults in them! So in the New and Old Testament sin must be dealt with, but in a right, loving and redeeming way.

Did not our hearts burn when he spoke with us
Luke 24:32 really Jesus being a human being when he spoke hearts were moved his compassion love grace kindness was above what human intellect can understanding. Just imagine this woman being you expecting to hear a thud of a stone on your head then die but the next words you hear are beutiful like this "Neither do I condemn you Go and sin no more"
That's why I love this song "Sing them over again to me wonderful words of life"

The motives of the accusers were not just in God's sight and therefore Jesus exercised justice in God's power that defeated Satan's murderous nature and gave this woman a sinner, a chance to repentance and received forgiveness to eternal life. Notice, Jesus didn't declare to her forgiveness, but ministered to her soul to go and sin no more or turn away and forsake the sin and I will give you rest. Jesus demostrated the saving power of God in Him alone that will truly save us sinners from the epidamy of sin.
We must deal with each other always in love and compassion and God will empowered us with the right way to justify one another according to His law of liberty. When concerning sin, God will not lower His standard but He will in clear details make known to the sinner His plan of salvation that will ONLY bring true peace and rest to eternal life in the new heaven and the new earth.
Let us daily invite the Holy Spirit in, so we may have the mind of Christ in us. Cheers!!!

The story of Jesus compassion and understanding is worth remembering next time I feel the urge to judge someone in the church of not living up to the standards. Or when I feel compelled to ignore someone because they do not have the same educational background as me. Assertive judgment is much easier than compassionate understanding, isn't it? Ouch!

For the social outcast as well as the body of Christ Christ is our example! We are not only to love and respect our family members or those that we know we are to treat everyone with dignity. Christ purpose and plan is to eradicate sin from the world and ours lives. Our attitude should always reflect our Saviour and Lord.Christ is our hope of spiritual renewal and eternal life! The only thing in which we can take to heaven when Christ returns is His character formed within our spirit!

Thank you for sharing this wonderful story of love, restoration and redemption. We serve such a wonderful God. This story reminds me of Laura Story's song titled "Blessings." ...'What if trials of this life, the rain, the storms, the hardest nights are your mercies in disguise.' You see, had not these men brought her to Jesus she would not have met her savior. These men meant evil for her but Jesus was waiting to deliver and save her from the bondage of sin.

Thanks to God for this insightful passage of scripture meant to teach great lessons as Jesus continues to disciple us. For so long, we have been socialized to the point of being conditioned to distance ourselves from the outcast because we view ourselves as morally good, academically achieved, above the lowest social class etc. Yet this account stands to remind us that sin is all pervasive and so God's love must touch and reach each stratum of society. How else could He reach us where we are?

Let us embrace the wonderful forgiving spirit of Christ as we will certainly need it today and every day. The Holy Spirit is given to us, not only to draw us to repentance, but to disciple us into ways of forgiveness and restoration. "I would be like Jesus" is a must for all of us. Thank you Father, Son and Holy Spirit for your mercies towards me/us. "Oh the wonder of it all, just to know that God loves me".

We have a little four year old foster girl that has been bounced around the system and, to put it bluntly, she is a broken soul. At age 4! She doesn't know who to trust, how to act and has no self confidence. The case workers and counselors say this and that about her and give clinical names to describe her. Her parents are in jail so she thinks jail is a happy place and she wants to go to jail too. How sad. She has never had anyone to love her. The most amazing thing I have ever witnessed is the first time I gave her a present, it was nothing really, just some fruit snacks that I got just for her. To see her face and her eyes...she just lit up and cherished that gift as if it were the greatest thing in the world. I think the woman in this story may have had a similar childhood and was seeking love in the only place she knew where to look for it. But when Christ gave her that gift of forgiveness she experienced a love she had never known existed before and I imagine her face lit up and she likely was changed forever because of it. When we just love on people, without trying to fix them, somehow this seems to work. Our Savior modeled this throughout his ministry on earth and continues to do so as He pours out His grace new every morning.

In taking the lesson from this touching account, we must remember the circumstances that Jesus was dealing with. There is a place for church discipline, which Jesus commands as well. We cannot always apply the principles in one situation to another. Loving people means working to restore their right standing with God. The easiest way to understand this perhaps is that we cannot forgive the unrepentant. Repentance must take place before forgiveness is offered. Jesus here did not remove the condemnation of the law for the sin committed. Sinners NEED this condemnation to see the sinfulness of their sins. God's law is the very foundation of His government, the source of perfect peace throughout all creation. This woman violated that peace and must understand it if she was to be saved.

This story was referred to years ago in a church discipline case, but it did not apply since Jesus did not "forgive" her, He only refused to condemn or accuse her, the law is sufficient for this. Because of His righteous response which was according to the law, she was led to confess and repent fully. (see DA, pg 462) As William stated above, only the husband had the right to bring her to the law publicly. Jesus' righteousness made the woman see her need more clearly, and in the presence of such compassion, her heart was fully surrendered. (Rom 2:4)

Hello Robert, you said the following:
"Repentance must take place before forgiveness is offered."

I would like to disagree.
Forgiveness is always offered first. Repentance may or may not follow. It's up to the guilty party to accept forgiveness (which includes healing) or not.

I offer for this the common (and correct) observation that God never tells us to forgive only those who are sorry or ask us for forgiveness.

Finally, I would also like to suggest humbly that the sinner only sees his or her sinfulness as a result of the working of the Holy Spirit on their heart; and not because of the law. The law may condemn all day long, but an unrenewed heart will never sense it.

Let me clarify this more Andrew. If we need to state this in the clearest of terms, the meaning of my comment is in agreement with you. As we read in scripture; the grace of God was "given in Christ Jesus before the world began", which is a promise of forgiveness before there was sin. But pardon cannot benefit the unrepentant heart. When Jesus said to forgive "seventy times seven", He was saying to forgive until the offender no longer repents, which was in reference to the prophecy of Daniel concerning the 70 weeks given to Israel to repent of their transgression against God's covenant with them.

I believe that forgiveness offered and forgiveness received are two separate issues. The cross is continually offered, but few accept it's terms, meaning few will receive it's cleansing power. In the story we are discussing, Jesus never "forgave" her, meaning that He did not say she had received forgiveness, only that He did not condemn, which was followed by "go and sin no more". I believe the forgiveness came immediately after she confessed and repented. By His very manner during this situation He was offering pardon to her and her accusers, probably praying they would accept it.

The Holy Spirit speaks "according to the law and the testimony", or how can we tell what spirit it is? God gave the law to condemn sin, and the Holy Spirit is the one promised to "convince the world of sin, of righteousness and of judgment". Paul said clearly that "when the law came, sin revived and I died(was condemned)". They work together wouldn't you say? That is my meaning. I don't separate the two.

We would need to define that "goodness" though I think it's obvious. He sent the accusers fleeing from themselves and did not condemn the guilty as another witness, which He could not do justly.

The goodness of God is seen in so many wonderful ways, and will lead us to repentance once we realize how good God is to us. But none of this will forgive or pardon before sin is repented of. Repentance is an act of faith in God's offered pardon which can only be realized once we repent of our sin. Otherwise God's "goodness" would save everyone without needing to repent. Keep reading in Romans to see the balance, along with 1 John 1:9. Also check out Ex 34:5-7.

Read Revelation 2 & 3 to see how important it is to Jesus that we repent. What happens if we don't? Are we forgiven if we don't repent?
This needs to be rightly understood as the Bible presents it. There is no argument that forgiveness is freely offered, but with conditions.
The vast majority of mankind will be forever lost by failing to meet the appointed conditions, not for lack of pardon being offered.

What was Peter's reply to those who asked what they must do to be saved? (Act 2:38)

Robert, Jesus prayed at the cross that the Father would forgive those who killed Him. (Luke 23:34)

Do you think the Father said NO to that prayer?

In the story of the Prodigal Son (Lu 15:11-24), it was clear that he had already forgiven the son and rejoiced to see him return. He ran out to meet him and welcome him home before he confessed. In that story, too, the Father's goodness was the basis of repentance - a turning back to the Father's house. I get the distinct impression that the verbal confession wasn't what made the son acceptable to the Father.

Confession is necessary for us, insofar as it helps convict us of our sin and move us in repentance. And repentance is always in response to the Father's goodness. It is also an acceptance of the pardon already supplied by Christ's death on Calvary.

In US history there is an interesting judicial record that demonstrates that a pardon is not effective for the criminal unless it is accepted. A prisoner on death row received a presidential pardon, but refused to accept it. The court ruled that the pardon was not effective unless accepted. And the prisoner was executed.

I believe that's exactly the way it works in our relationship with God:
Jesus has already provided the pardon, but it is not effective unless we accept it by acknowledging our need (confession) and accepting it (turning back to the Father/i.e. repenting).

Inge, now I know I'm being misunderstood. Yet I think my comments are very clear and you should find no disagreement with any of what you are saying. The very fact that Jesus was on the cross was proof God had offered forgiveness. Jesus was not on the cross to appease God, but placed there by God to reconcile us to Himself. Jesus was the "Lamb of(from) God", remember? Having already seen the future, the very words "Let their be light" were words of offered forgiveness. Who can argue that?
This discussion comes from the original story of the woman and her accusers, and the fact that Jesus, while not condemning, could not overlook or pardon her sin, as of yet unrepented of.

The father's forgiveness of the prodigal would have been meaningless if the prodigal had not come home to accept it. He had to "turn around"(repent) to come home and find acceptance. This act on the son's part has no bearing on the fathers part, accept to make it valid. I believe that this is why Jesus did not tell the woman right there that she was forgiven, because without her change of action(repentance) it could not be received. Jesus counsel to "go and sin no more" was a call to repent. What else could it mean? With the paralytic in Mark 2, it is clear he had already repented as Jesus'first words to Him were "Son, your sins are forgiven." You see, Jesus could read every heart and makes no mistakes. Her now public record needed a public show of repentance so God could be glorified. She did so and found salvation and peace.

Those very people that Jesus asked His father to forgive were among those who asked Peter what they must do to be save, and Peter's reply is recorded for us to realize that while Jesus forgave, they could not be forgiven until repenting of their sin. I don't see why there is difficulty with this Bible truth. Perhaps our understanding of the word "forgiven" is not the same? I don't know. I only know that as long as I cling to a sin, I can find no pardon/forgiveness for it. I see the two words as one. Forgiveness means to remember no more.(Isa 43:25) Yet every sin unrepented of remains in the heavenly record and will condemn the unrepentant. So how is it forgotten(forgiven)? God's forgiveness is only an offer until accepted by the appointed means; repentance. (Prov 28:13)

Re-read my comments and realize I understand and agree with God offering forgiveness to anyone willing to turn from (repents of) their sin. How can even God forgive (keep no more record of) the sins that have not been repented of, all written in the books of heaven? Sins repented/forsaken are removed from our record, cleansed by Jesus blood. That's why He died. Yet every unrepentant sinner will pay for his own sin at last. Jesus cannot pardon the sin held on too. That would make the law void.

What were the first words Jesus said when He started to proclaim the Gospel after His baptism and days in the wilderness? (Mark 1:14, 15) God's forgiveness cannot apply to anyone who does not repent, thus showing belief in Christ. This is simple to understand and I am puzzled by the objections being presented by some here. Again what is the urgent message to the churches in Revelation 2 and 3? What are all but two of the churches urged to do? This means the other two have done this, because it is the prerequisite for receiving the pardon of all sin(again, Prov 28:13). Even one small sin clung to will keep the entire life's record of wrong intact. It's all or none. God does not forgive 99%, but 100%. Either we believe in Jesus or we don't. No one in heaven will be only 99% saved...(according to the light they have had available to them. Please, no arguments about "perfection".)

Thank you Robert for sharing this vitally important truth. I believe this story is a demonstration of God's salvation plan for us. Jesus with God's unmatchless power commanded the accuser(s) to consider their own guilts and He conveyed to the victim the Hope of Glory that is available to us when we understands the love of. God for us that will move the sinner to choose repentance and therefore will receive forgiveness that leads to eternal joy and true peace. It is also important to keep in mind, that everything Jesus did is of profound demonstration of the Divine salvation plan and was the making of His desibles into fisher of men and the same for us today. Thanks be to God, for His mercy endures forever. Amen!!!

Those (Jewish leaders)involved in the crucifixion of Jesus will be singled out for special treatment at the end of time. They will be resurrected to witness Christ's coming on account of the very sin for which Christ prayed for forgiveness (Revelation 1:7). Were they forgiven, but are still required to pay the penalty for the forgiven sin?

God is willing to forgive even without prayer requests, but He does not impose it. The intent of Jesus' heart, expressed in prayer was not realized, but another prayer was answered; that of the Jews, in particular the leaders, when they prayed in the form of a response to Pilate, "His blood be on us and on our children" (Matthew 27:25). God respects our choice and grants our wish in relation to forgiveness. Otherwise every opportunity we get we should be praying (requesting) for forgiveness of others to 'make sure' (on the basis God has to comply) all sins everywhere are forgiven. God initiates, but the deal is not closed without our conscious positive participation, which seem to be Robert's point.

We often note and celebrate the grace received by the woman and probably think, "good for those accusers," but it pained Jesus that so many others (accusers) turned away. He loved them just as much, and longed for them to repent. It should do something to us when any turn away, even while we rejoice at the one who repents.

On a quick note, our forgiveness is not the same as God's. Only God can forgive sins (Mark 2:7-10). Our forgiveness is really addressing our attitude, so it does not require or depend on the repentance of the offender.

Hugh, I would only differ on the point of our forgiveness; which is to be as God's forgiveness.() This is where we are to reflect Him the most. God's forgiveness brings pardon. This restores the peace between God and the sinner. Our forgiveness to others brings pardon, and restores peace between us and the offender. Forgive means to forget and live as if "it" never happened. NEVER will it come back up in a conversation or influence our actions towards the one forgiven in any way. God has said "I will remember(bring up and remind you of...) your sins no more." This way only can we be found "faultless in the presence of His glory" forever. And if we and the one we have forgiven is there too, we will see them as faultless as well. Forever!

Sinners forgive like God forgives?!! That is what the Gospel can do!

I would add this, since I'm sure it will be pointed out; our forgiving each other does not pardon sin against God. Yes, only God can bring peace between Himself and the sinner. But we can forgive like God in our sphere of influence. By His grace we can treat the forgiven one as God treats us; like a prodigal son who has come home again. Nice story!

I guess all of us have felt sort of pariahs of society sometime in the past. Who's the teenager who's never felt out of place, friendless, isolated...?
But it is also curious that society tries to isolate people it considers to be harmful. Those with contagious diseases for instance as the lepers. Those who were corrupt, as the tax collectors. Those mentally disabled or violent... What Jesus came to show is that despite all the negative factors isolating people from our lives they're never out of reach of his love. Does He expect any less of those who call themselves his followers?

I have discovered that her accusers, who decided to slunk away, were even more sinful than her. But wait, instead of sitting at the feet of the most compassionate, they run away. I believe that if they could have but waited, they could have gotten mercy too. O God, am I like them?

A very vital observation Victor! Reminds me of those crying for the rocks and stones to fall on them and hide them from the Lamb. Rocks and stones? Hmmmm...anyway I believe according to the chapter "The Feast at Simon's House" in Desire of Ages, Jesus did finally get through to Simon. Hopefully the others as well. Both in front of the temple that morning, and later at Simon's house, Jesus did His best to convict them of their sin without publicly humiliating them. Sin should only be dealt with publicly as a last resort. Remember, in John 2 Jesus worked His first miracle for no other reason than to save the host from public embarrassment.

William, I loved how you told one of my favorite stories. And your closing was so insightful:
"A man promised her she would be special and then humiliated and betrayed her.
Jesus gave her dignity back and then made her special."
Thanks!

Oh wretched sinner that I am. I am sometimes like the men who saw the woman's sin not knowing that their sins were greater. We often view ourselves as sinless when compared with the 'real' sinners not knowing that we might be more sinful and in the devil's camp. Let us all beware lest we condemn and instead become the condemned.

"Neither do I condemn you, go and sin no more." These words from the lips of our Savior and Lord, Jesus, are life-changing, refreshing, and emancipating. Whatever problems or struggles that you are going through, remember that the Lord loves you and will not condemn you-just receive His forgiveness and go and sin no more. Jesus loves you and so do I. Blessings!

This is a post that reminds me of some of my own history. I know what it is like to be sexually abused. At the tender age of 16, a 47 year old hair dresser knew how to seduce young, pretty girls. A few years later, another womanizer told me I was special and then humiliated me and betrayed me when I found myself pregnant. Yes, I let the man into my apartment. Sexuality and pregnancy were topics I had never discussed with anyone so I didn't know what to do. I thought if I let a man do with me what he wanted, then maybe he would love me. I was love-starved through and through. When the man died, I had to see him in his casket knowing he would no longer hurt any more women or children, and to forgive him in whole, for his part.

Knowing Jesus loved me gave me value. It didn't come from church members. Realizing that my sin wasn't any worse than any one's else's sin, brought my dignity back. I had struggled with feeling I was a horrible person for decades.

William, I am very grateful for your God-given insights that you are brave enough to write about difficult topics. You give people acceptance and hope. Thanks so much!

The greatest gift God gives us is the assuarance of salvation. Jesus saves to the uttermost, he is still saving today. It doesn't matter which depth of sin we can find oursevlves in, but God requires a broken heart,a heart of acceptance. Accepting who we are and what we lack and he will fulfill the rest

This was truly a nicely written article clearly showing the love of God. How great a God we serve who comes not to condem but to forgive & then to draw us to Him no matter what our sins have been. I am looking forward to the day when I (as well as all the redeemed) can bow at His feet in thankful praise.
Thanks for writing & sharing this article. I will certainly share it with others for others need the blessing I found in it.

The countenance of God was seen on Jesus that day, benumbing their senses and brought their abilities under the Saviour's control. This is the goodness of God being demonstrated, that moves the Sinner to Repentance and therefore received the promise of forgiveness and be clothed with the white robe of Jesus's righteousness that will lead us to eternal life.

It is important to noticed that Jesus did not dismiss her from the punishment require by the Law on Adultery, just because of how she was inappropriately brought to justice, but Jesus manifested the GOODNESS of God and BIDDED her to go and stop committing adultery (REPENT). LOVE and COMPASSION always runs together with JUSTICE. God will exhaust every chances on us before He will confirmed His Justice which The Law of God requires. This is the LONG-SUFFERING of God towards sinful mankind and His LOVE that endures forever.

The story of King David and his son Absalom, bears great significance on this LOVE of God towards all His Creatures that is so vast, our finite minds can only scratch the surface of His matchless love. The Cross on Calvary when ponder daily will beam rays of truth of this LOVE, that will illuminate our comprehensions and cause us to surrender our obedience to Him alone as THE TRUE GOD. For the knowledge and the understanding that i gain of the LOVE of God, i am forever put my faith and trust in Him in simply TAKING GOD AT HS WORD. Thank you Father for giving your Son, and Jesus for agreeing to take up the shameful and cruel death sacrifice on the cross, to redeem and restore all those who will believe, back into your holy and eternal presence. This Song comes to mind: THE LOVE OF GOD IS GREATER FAR, THEN TONGUE OR PEN CAN EVER TELL. IT GOES BEYOND THE HIGHEST BOWE AND REACHES TO THE LOWEST HELL.

I do believe the faction who was warring against Jesus was using this woman to try to entrap Jesus. Instead Jesus turned the whole situation into an example of how we are to treat people, thus saving a young lady in the process. I do believe she, obtained the same healing from her family, which turned her to even more dependence on Christ.
Turn to Jesus!
The Bible tells us that David, Soloman, Samson, Abraham, Lot, Job, and many others turned to the Son of God after failed trials.
Turn to Jesus!

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